i ♥ xmas

soooo...don't judge me when i say that i started listening to christmas music two weeks ago and we haven't even hit thanksgiving yet. i do have an excuse though - working in a design/lighting retail environment requires holiday decor exceptionally early so the yuletide tunes i've been listening to have been getting me in the spirit. if you're having holiday decor mental blockage this year, head over to martha stewarts lovely little christmas workshop. this year i'm especially loving the stiffened doily snowflakes, bay leaf and pomegranate garland, ribbon-poinsettia wreath, this blown glass candlestick display (which i have!) and these shimmering candlesticks. oh christmas, i love you.

via martha stewart

d a y d r e a m i n g

1. network & blog more often

2. offer online interior design services

3. learn to sew!

4. take a photography class

5. move to a big city

image via unknown

let the holidays begin

so last night was halloween and although i didn't dress up, go to an exciting party or hand out candy to any cute little babes - i still had a fun and relaxing evening with the boy eating pizza, drinking blue moon and watching halloween movies on tv. i'm sad to see october go because it is my favorite month, but i am totally excited about the extra hour we gained thanks to "falling back" last night and i am even more stoked about the holidays to come. i've decided on the gifts i will be creating this year and here is a preview...hmmm what could those be?

newies

happy saturday! today i came across some blog sweetness that i had to share. if you have any fabulous blogs to suggest please send me a link!!

mod cloth

check out this lovely website/blog that i discovered yesterday! i am totally excited about the dresses, shoes, jewelry and apartment accessories listed. everything is so whimsical, quirky and sure to brighten your day. i've actually been on the hunt for a cute doormat and i think i've finally found it!

all images via mod cloth

I HEART CARDI'S

check out this work attire inspiration! the cardigan makes it semi-casual (i heart cardi's), yet still sophisticated & extremely polished. oh j crew, i love you.

via j crew

i ♥ tights

during my blogging adventures recently i have come across many inspiring posts about tights. with the return of fall and all, i've decided to create my own similar post because i too have a great love for tights of all kinds. (click images to take you to their locations)

YES!

i finally have my very own sewing machine!! i am so incredibly excited to begin some projects. i'll first be tackling pillow covers with lovely felt embellishments; my sofa needs some color. i have yet to select the fabrics but when i do...you know i'll be posting them here.

via ionascloset's

SIGNS OF FALL...

you know its the beginning of fall when...

1. you're tempted out of the usual "tall coffee with room for cream" routine into purchasing a delightful pumpkin spice latte

2. you find yourself excited about golden sunsets, yellow leaves, crisp chilly weather & crunchy leaves on sidewalks

3. you do a dance of joy at the first sight of pumpkins at the grocery store

4. while brainstorming halloween costumes you start feeling nostalgic about that pink power ranger costume you wore when you were eight

5. when every morning starts with the thought: can i wear boots today??

6. tights. striped. solid. woolen. yum.

7. you start to crave sweet potatoes with marshmellow topping, green bean casserole and delicious pies: pumpkin and apple. double yum.

what makes you think of autumn?

DRAPERY TIE-BACKS

okay...i'm obsessed. i was just given a beautiful 100% silk drapery panel that i plan to hang in my bedroom and swag to the side. i'm in the middle of searching for a rod, finials and a tie-back and i came across this amazingness from urban outfitters.

via urban outfitters